46th Orchestral Season

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As Stars Go By – The Ethereal Sounds of the Houguan

Date and Time
10/12/2022 (Sat) 8:00pm
Venue
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre
Ticket Fee
$300, $250
Artistic Advisor
Chew Hee Chiat
Performed by
Conductor: Lo Wai Leung
Programme Coordinator, Houguan: Ma Wai Him
Lighting Designer: Zoe Cheung
Remark
Ensemble Concert
The houguan is a musical instrument originating from Guangdong and therefore carries native characteristics in its timbre.  In this concert, Ma Wai Him, Principal Suona of the HKCO, will display the versatility of this instrument, whether in traditional music or in its ability to break new ground.
Programmes
Alto Houguan Solo Racing Clouds and the Flowing Water Siu Tit-hung
Scored for Performance by Chen Tianshou

Changtong and Zheng The Toll of the Temple Bells Cui Weilin

Slack bow Combo Jingling Bells of the Hungry Horse Ancient Tune
Houguan: Ma Wai Him
Eco-Gaohu: Mak Ka Yin
Yehu: Wong Ka Lok
Yangqin: Chang Chia-hsiang
Qinqin: Wong Yui Kiu
Dongxiao: Chan Chi Yuk

Taut Bow Combo Getting drunk at the Pavilion of a Hundred Flowers Medley arr. by Liang Qiu Collated by Chen Tianshou

Houguan: Ma Wai Him
Erxian: Mak Ka Yin
Zhutiqin: Wong Ka Lok
Yangqin: Chang Chia-hsiang
Yueqin: Lau Yuek-lam
Xiao-SanXian: Chan Hiu Fung
Bangdi: Chan Chi Yuk

Slack bow and Tau Bow Combo Cantonese Tunes Medley - The Nun Leaving the Nunnery ∙ The Monk Thinks of Getting a Wife ∙ Stairway to the Clouds Waijiang Short Tune Medley arr. by Yu Qiwei
Houguan: Ma Wai Him
Erxian: Mak Ka Yin
Zhutiqin: Wong Ka Lok
Yangqin: Chang Chia-hsiang
Yueqin: Lau Yuek-lam
Xiao-SanXian: Chan Hiu Fung
Bangdi: Chan Chi Yuk

Bass Guan and Orchestra Yang Cuixi Ancient Tune

Duantong and Orchestra Laughter in Spring Chen Tianshou
Orch. by Zheng Zumian Collated by Cheng Ho-kwan

Chinese Ensemble Stepping High Lui Man-shing Arr. by Peng Xiuwen

Alto Houguan and Orchestra A Joyful Song That Makes My Heart Fly Li Zhuxin

Alto Houguan and Orchestra Red Candle Tears Wong Yuet-sang Arr. by Lo Wai Leung

Houguan and Orchestra Cha Siu Bao Rhapsody Lo Wai Leung (Commissioned by HKCO / World Premiere)

Houguan and Orchestra As Stars Go By Tam Yat-sing (Commissioned by HKCO / World Premiere)